Mrs. Arthur Harris collection, 1951
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Harris, Arthur, Mrs.
- Date:
- 1951
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s) 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Mrs. Arthur Harris collection, ms1032, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of one letter addressed to Mrs. Harris dated March 3, 1951 from "Rose." The letter briefly relates happenings around Atlanta to the Harrises who were vacationing at the Hotel Nacional in Havana. It mentions the illness of Clemmic [sic.] Montag, social club activities, and the early appearance of spring-like weather.
- Biographical / historical:
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Clemmie Montag was the daughter of the late Lena Fox, the inspiration for the fictional Miss Daisy. The elderly Fox was visiting her daughter when she backed her car over a driveway wall and into a neighbor's yard, prompting her family to hire a chauffeur to drive her on her many errands.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Correspondence
- Names:
- Montag, Clemmie -- Health
- Places:
- Atlanta (Ga.) -- Social life and customs.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
-
Mrs. Arthur Harris collection, ms1032, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.